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Posting Date: Jun 18, 2026
Location: Sasolburg
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Requisition ID
12500
Closing Date
24 June 2026
OME
Sasolburg & Natref Ops
Location
Sasolburg, Free state
Purpose of Job
Support electricity generation through maintenance on 18 stationary marine type internal combustion engines, utilizing natural gas as fuel and generating electricity by means of a directly coupled generator.
Maintenance is conducted as per an outage plan and breakdowns, whilst adhering to Sasol codes and procedures. Maintenance activities can include, but is not limited to maintenance on piston and connecting rod assemblies, lube oil pumps, cylinder heads, turbos, etc, as per an agreed upon schedule.
The successful candidate will directly report to the mechanical maintenance foreman, working together with other mechanical artisans. The position is permanent at the SGEPP site, with no traveling or shift work required. Standby duties will be required as per set schedule. Position may require overtime in incidents of plant upsets, or major engine overhauls.
Key Accountabilities
FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS
- Overhaul of Wärtsilä 20V34SG gas engines as per Quality control plan, together with an execution team.
- Overhaul of Napier 347 marine turbos, together with an execution team
- Service and repair of individual engine components, as per agreed quality control plan and schedule
- Faultfinding on engine components and related repairs
- Replacement of damaged parts that are beyond repair
- Faultfinding and related repairs on gas systems and components.
- Faultfinding and related repairs on compressed air systems and components
- Maintenance on engine flexible couplings.
- Lifting of heavy equipment via overhead crane
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Physically fit, must be able to lift equipment weighing 20 kg
- Valid code B license
- Standby and occasional overtime
- Knowledge of emergency procedures
- Computer literacy, with basic MS office operational knowledge
Formal Education
NQF 4 Occupational Trade Qualification – Diesel Mechanic, Earth Moving Mechanic or Diesel Fitter. Red Seal is a must.
Working Experience
3 years maintenance experience, working on heavy construction vehicles, maritime engines or gas engines
Required Personal and Professional Skills
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
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